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Man arrested on suspicion of assault after police called to reports of disorder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to reports of a disorder.

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Birmingham residents were unable to grab their usual bus this morning after a police incident took place in Quinton.

The service was delayed when police were called to a reported disturbance involving a possible assault that had taken place on Highfield Lane.

The National Express West Midlands wrote on their official X account (Formerly Twitter): "Due to a police incident on Highfield Lane, Quinton, the 24 is running with delays due to a number of buses being held in the closure.

"Our teams are working hard to restore the timetable as quickly as possible, apologies for any inconvenience caused."

Officers attended and arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of assault

It has since been revealed by West Midlands Police that a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police, said: "We were called to reports that a man was causing a disorder on Highfield Lane, Quinton just after 12.30pm today.

"Officers attended and arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of assault. He was taken to hospital for a health check before being placed in custody."

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